Use AI Like a Senior Engineer: Actually Fixing Bugs, Not Just Asking Questions

Short summary

Prep your debugging before asking Claude: reproduce consistently, narrow scope, check assumptions, show failed attempts and actual code. Ask specific questions like 'I'm seeing X, expected Y, tried Z—should I use AbortController?' instead of 'why is this broken?' This shifts generic advice to precise solutions. Tutorial with React examples and actionable checklist.

• •Prep debugging: reproduce consistently, narrow scope, verify assumptions, document what you've tried
• •Ask specific questions with code ('I'm seeing X, expected Y') instead of vague complaints
• •Use the six-point checklist to ensure you're ready before asking AI for help

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